Former F1 racer Juan Pablo Montoya stated that while Max Verstappen was unfairly crucified by the FIA for swearing, Charles Leclerc got away scot-free with the same offense.
Montoya says Verstappen was treated like a “terrible person” and feels the reaction was far different when Charles Leclerc was involved in a similar episode. Had Mercedes been the driver to swear, Montoya suggests that there might not have been such a huge furore.
Former junior team boss of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc claims the duo are on par despite their title tally disparity.
Verstappen also fell foul of the sport's governing body, who hit him with a bizarre punishment - the F1 equivalent of community service - following his use of bad language in a press conference in response to the FIA's clampdown on driver swearing.
Paddock veteran Frits van Amersfoort claimed that Charles Leclerc is as fast as Max Verstappen but has been hampered by Ferrari because it doesn't put the drivers first.
Liam Lawson will take the Mexican's place in 2025, and the Kiwi is just one of a number of racers looking to offer a serious challenge to the dominance of Verstappen.
A respected Formula 1 journalist has discussed the possibility of Max Verstappen making a big-money move to Aston Martin. Red Bull Racing superstar Verstappen clinched his fourth successive F1 world title in 2024 despite enduring a tough season.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has issued a warning to Formula 1 front-runners, sharing his confidence in his readiness to contend for the 2025 championship. T
As Ferrari vie for a first World title since 2007, team chief Frits Van Amersfoort admits they could struggle as Lewis Hamilton is “past his peak” and Charles Leclerc is “not there yet”. Ferrari have a new driver pairing for the F1 2025 championship as Hamilton has replaced Carlos Sainz as Leclerc’s new team-mate.
Weighing in on Ferrari and Fred Vasseur's ability to lend emotional support, Frits van Amersfoort predicts success for Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen will be joined by a new team-mate in Liam Lawson this season as Red Bull look to reclaim the contructors' title crown they lost to McLaren last year
Charles Leclerc has vowed he is “ready” to contend for the championship in Formula 1 should Ferrari assemble a package